Southern Oregon University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts university with an acceptance rate of 76%. Located on an attractive 175-acre campus in Ashland, Oregon, students at SOU can choose from 37 undergraduate majors. Pre-professional areas such as business, communications, and criminal justice are among the most popular, but the university's location also makes it a great choice for fields like environmental studies and outdoor adventure leadership. SOU prides itself on connecting classroom work to the community through internships, research, and capstone projects. In athletics, the Southern Oregon Raiders compete in the NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference for most sports.

Considering applying to Southern Oregon University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Southern Oregon University had an acceptance rate of 76%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 76 students were admitted, making SOU's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Southern Oregon University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 75% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Southern Oregon University's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to SOU scored between 490 and 600, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 600. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 430 and 550, while 25% scored below 430 and 25% scored above 550. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1150 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Southern Oregon University.

Requirements

Southern Oregon University does not require the SAT writing section. Note that SOU participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Southern Oregon University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 36% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Southern Oregon University's admitted students fall within the bottom 46% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 19 and 25, while 25% scored above 25 and 25% scored below 19.

Requirements

Southern Oregon University does not require the optional ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, SOU superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of Southern Oregon University's incoming freshmen class was 3.33, and over 56% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.25 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to SOU have primarily B grades. Note that SOU recommends that applicants have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in required college preparatory classes.

Admissions Chances

Southern Oregon University, which accepts more than three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process.If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Keep in mind, however, that Southern Oregon has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond grades and test scores. A minimum 2.5 GPA in rigorous high school courses that include a minimum of four years of English; three years of math, science, and social science; and two years in the same foreign language is required for admission. Applicants who do not meet these standards are encouraged to submit a writing sample, letters of recommendation, a resume, or other supporting documentation.

If You Like Southern Oregon University, You May Also Like These Schools:

• University of Washington
• Lewis & Clark College
• UC - Santa Cruz
• University of Portland
• Washington State University
• Northern Arizona University

All admissions data has been sourced form the National Center for Education Statistics and Southern Oregon University Undergraduate Admissions Office.